The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13


by segregating lands from which water can
be obtained.
Also, tor the issue of coin certificates TO
Circulate as money.
fSy Mr. Cullom: For a pension TO the
widow OF Gen. John A. Logan.
Also, for constitutional amendment in
relation to bigamy and polygamy.
Also, TO reimburse the several States for
interest paid on war loans.
BY Mr. Hale: To prohibit the letting OF
government work TO contractors employing
convict labor.
BY Mr. Vest: To establish United States
courts in the Indian Territory,
BY Mr. Wilson OF Iowa; To quiet titles
of settlers on the Dcs Mones river lands.
Also, to create peace among nations by an
arbitration committee.
by Mr.. Blackburn; For the purchase Of
n picture Of Gen. Thomas.
By Mr.. Sherman: For the encourage
mcnt of closer commercial relations and in
the interest of peace between the United
States and the republics of Mexico and of
Central and South America and the en-
pre OF Brazil.
BY Mr. farwell; To perpetuate the ma
tional banking system. (Alrcady pub
lishcdl.
by Mr. Turpie: For the admission of
the Territories OF Washington and Dakota
liy Mr.. IIoar For the erection OF
monument TO the negro soldiers and sailors
who gave their lives for the preservation
oi the government.
BY Mr.. Chandler Fixing the salaries Of
the several judges OF the United States dis
trict courts nj 5000.
BY Mr.. Stanford: Granting 10 the
State Of California per cent. Of the pro.
cceds of cash sales Of the public lands in
that State.
BY Mr.. Teller Authorizing the State
OF Colorado 10 select indemnity school
lands.
BY Mr.. IIawley To reimburse prison.
ems OF war who were in the military or
naval service during the war OF the re-
bellion.
by Mr.. Edmunds To pay the widow
al the late Prof. Baird compensation for
sixteen years gratuitous service by the pro.
fcssor ~ fish commissioner.
Also, providing for the inspection of
meats for expectation, and TO prevent the
importation Of adutcrated articles
Also, 10 establish n forest reservation on
the head waters OF the Missouri river, and
ON the headwaters OF Clark's fork ON the
Columbia river.
Also. 10 facilitate the administration of
laws in the Territory Of Alaska.
by Mr. MITCHELL Several bills for pub.
lie buildings and works OF internal i'm.
proyemcnt in Oregon.
Also, To amend the act OF March 2, 1887,
restricting the ownership OF real estate in
the Territories 20 American citizens
Also, abrogating all treaties with the
Chinese empire, 80 far as they permit the
coming 81 Chinese into the United States,
and absolutely prohibiting the same except
as 10 diplomatic, consular aud other Of
fcials.
Also, TO prohibit Objectionable foreign
Immigration, encourage desirable immigrl.
ton, defend American institutions and
project American labor.
Also, ior the appointment Of com mis-.
sion 10 select n site for naval station ON
the tactic coast.
Also, q amend the laws relating 10 draw.
backs Of the duty on tin.
by Mr.. Vest To increase the pension
OF the widow Of Gen. T.. I. Blair.
By Mr.. Platt A bill 10 prevent frauds |
ON American manufacturers. II prohibits |
the importation OF articles Of foreign manu-
iacture bearing the marks and stamps Of an
american manufacturer, under penalty Of
forfeiture.
Sir. Beck offered resolution, directing
the p0stoilicc committee 10 inquire into |
the ACCESSIBILITY OF reducing the rate OF |
letter postage 10 | cent when letters do |
not exceed one ounce in weight. aud |
asked that il be laid ON the table, saving |
that lac might Introduce bill To that |
elect. ~ ordered.
Mr.. Batter offered resolution, which |
was adopted, for the appointment Of a sc-
lcct committee oi five a. inquire into the
ACCESSIBILITY and pacticabiliy OF establish.
ing aud maintaining a postal telegraph.
Mr.. Hale offered preamble and rcsolu.
ton melting the provision Of the civil
service Law, which prohibits government
officials lrom offensive craftsmanship, and
th" letter II the President aud Of Commis.
sooner oborly on the subject, aud proyid.
ing iur the appointment Of select com.
mitice oi seven 10 examine fully into the
present condition Of civil service in all iis
branches 10 ascertain whether appoint.
mcnts have been based on merit and aual.
ihcaiions, ~ distributed m partisan iaVorr,
and A. 10 the participation of government
officials 10 political conventions and cleo.
lions. llr aid dat he would call il up Tor
action hereafter.
Mr.. Plat gave notice that hc would 10.
morrow uilrr q resolution providing ior
open SESSIONS of the senate ON TREATIES and
ON executive nominations, unless when
otherwise ordered.
Mr. irNc Offered resolution directing
the sc,ctary Of the Treasury 10 transmit
10 The Nrnaie copies Of all lcltcn and other
communications relating 10 the bonding of
the Pacific Coast Steamship company. and
ali parcN touching the Transaction.
Adopted
Senator nolph riniroluced the hin ~.
ported hi him IN last Congrse from a.,
COMMITTEE ON commerce, 10 prevent the
Obstruction ui nayigahlc vatUns and 10 pro.
jury.
ny Senator Plumb. 4 hill 10 make il an
ohonso punishable by inc and impris1n
mcnl iOl any railroad. sleeping ear. tclc.
graph or express company 20 offer any
congressman ~ other government EN-.
pioyc amy free pass or reduction frum the
ordinary rates charged. n IL also au Of
fnse Of Ike gravity ior any government
cniplnyc 10 accept or u-c such pas.
ny Senator Gibson. 4 hll IN fcucnl the
nei iofhddmg The appointment g. any 20.
titon IN The army ul amy ponon who
served in any capacity iu ihc military.
naval on civil service of the si-callcd con.
fedcmcy.
by SENATOR Hale. 4 bill providing that
The following bouuiics. per rruss ton. shall
be paid upon all iron and steel steam vs..
tcls built in the United States and regis.
tered after July !. 1855 ON vessels be.
tNccn loo and 300 tons burden, as poi
ton between 1900 and 500 tons. 90
per ton, over 1900 tons. SIS ppr ton. and